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The Working Genius of Alpha's Employees
At Alpha, we can’t emphasize the importance of our employees enough. They are the reason we have been providing top-quality service for 46 years and counting to hundreds of loyal customers. And no m...
A minute with Kaitlin Lesser, Alpha's Office Manager
Our employees make Alpha the strong, respected business it has been for more than 45 years. This month we would like to introduce you to one of our great team members, Office Manager Kaitlin Lesser.
A minute with Sara Smith, Alpha's Production Coordinator
At Alpha, we know our biggest strength is our employees, who are the foundation to our success. We would like to spotlight Sara Smith, our new Production Coordinator, who has been with us since 2018 b...
A Culture of Care: Alpha's CEO on The Recipe For a Successful Business, Part 3
You already know your organization is so much more than where you make your living. It’s important to cultivate a working environment where your employees can thrive and where you can buil...
A Culture of Care: Alpha's CEO on The Recipe For a Successful Business, Part 2
In our last installment, we covered the importance of caring for your team. A team that feels appreciated and valued is the foundation of your company’s success! If you have created a team of people...
A Culture of Care: Alpha's CEO on The Recipe For a Successful Business, Part 1
Our Owner and CEO Greg Wood was happy to share insights with Finishing & Coating Magazine about the ways in which strong leadership and teamwork makes a successful business! The magazine’s edito...
After 45 Years of Metal Finishing and More, Alpha Is Still Going Strong
In 1976, Bob Wood founded Alpha Metal Finishing after working as an engineer for various companies. His goal: superior quality metal finishing, provided with a rapid turnaround and friendly, responsiv...
Alpha Remembers Dedicated Employee, Ilze Black, One Year After Her Passing
It is hard to believe that a little over a year has passed since our dedicated team member, Ilze Black, passed away. In July of 2020, Alpha Metal Finishing lost a beloved and hard-working employee aft...
Alpha Hit The Links In June With Two Golf Outings!
June was a great month to hit the links as we competed in two golf tournaments alongside members of our community! After a year like 2020, it’s been great to see everyone while supporting important ...
Alpha Profiled in Finishing & Coating Magazine
We made the news again! Finishing & Coating Magazine recently published a profile about Alpha Metal Finishing, capturing the strong leadership values that help set us apart. We’re known for qual...
Alpha Joins National Association for Surface Finishing
Alpha Metal Finishing is proud to announce that we have joined the Michigan Chapter of the National Association for Surface Finishing.
Alpha's Owner and CEO Featured in Finishing & Coating Magazine
Greg Wood, Alpha Metal Finishing's Owner and CEO, participated in Finishing & Coating Magazine's 20Qs feature, answering questions ranging from the last books he read to his favorite fast food res...
Tyler Baxter, Alpha's Line Operator, Wins Gold In Special Olympics
Local Athlete Wins Gold By Dave Merchant, Chelsea Guardian Originally published March 29, 2019 Chelsea has some amazing athletes and Tyler Baxter is definitely one of these. He recently won...
Jamie Barrus: Recognized As 40-Under-40 Leader In Products Finishing
DEXTER, MI (PFOnline) July 6, 2017 Alpha Metal Finishing announced today that Jamie Barrus, Quality Manager, has received the 40-Under-40 award from Products Finishing magazine for 2017.
Alpha Metal Finishing Adds Stainless Passivation
DEXTER, MI (PFOnline) November 8, 2018 The new line enables the company to provide chemical passivation of customers’ parts in conformance with ASTM A967 and ASTM A380. A...